Dining outside on a warm summer night is one of my favorite parts of the season -- from picnics at the park to big backyard barbecue gatherings. Many memories are made as we gather around a table to enjoy a meal alfresco. Unfortunately, much of what...
Which foods cause bloating? With so many contradictory claims, it’s hard to know what is healthy to eat and what to avoid. This confusion can lead you to give up and ask "why even try?!" Each one of us is unique. Even foods touted as healthy can...
You know that eating vegetables is essential for your health, but which type are best: fresh, frozen, or canned. And, what’s the difference? After all, aren’t they all vegetables? Here’s what you should know about each type. Canned Vegetables Canned vegetables tend to be more processed. These are...
Have you ever heard of Morning Pages? They were introduced by creativity guru Julian Cameron in her book, The Artists Way, back in 1992. I have found it’s a transformational practice. Morning Pages is simply putting your pen to paper first thing in the morning and...
Batch cooking is one of the best ways to plan for the week ahead. You spend time on Sunday so you have a home cooked meal every day without much effort. However, if you serve the same dish, day after day, on the third day,...
Do you ever find yourself looking into the pantry or fridge, searching for something to eat – even though you just finished eating 20 minutes ago? Many of you resonated with this question asked in last month’s blog post and started thinking a bit more about...
I love February because it’s time to focus on Love – which also includes Self Love! With Valentine’s day next week, I thought I would share with you a simple and delicious treat, that doesn’t throw your healthy eating habits out the window! Chocolate Covered...
Do you ever find yourself looking into the pantry or fridge, searching for something to eat – even though you just finished eating 20 minutes ago? A great question to ask yourself before reaching for the sweet chocolate or the salty chips is “Am I...
It’s that time of year again. Time to take stock of the previous year and set some goals for the new year. Each year, we proudly proclaim our New Year’s Resolutions, which we truly mean to accomplish, but unfortunately, nearly all of them fall flat...
There's something extra special about the holiday season -- but it doesn't come without faults. We experience added stress, and it can be hard to catch our breath. There is the pressure of finding gifts, rushing around to visit everyone, having family and friends visit...